FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo's only touch in Croatia penalty area — penalty goal
Ronaldo, Croatia's only touch in the penalty area — 68th-minute penalty goal; It was also his first goal in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026, Portugal-Croatia clash (2:1) at the end of 1/16, statistics released. According to the OptaJoe account, Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty kick was the only time he touched the ball inside Croatia's penalty area.
Ronaldo started the match and was substituted in the 81st minute. He coolly converted the penalty in the 68th minute to level the scores. The goal was his first in a World Cup knockout stage (playoff) match.
After this 2:1 1/16 final victory, Portugal will face Spain in the next round of 1/8 finals.
The World Cup 2026 will be held from June 11 to July 19 in Canada, USA and Mexico. The current champion is Argentina.
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